{"id":817489,"date":"2026-10-29T10:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/817489\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:52:09","slug":"british-runner-sets-guinness-world-record-after-5000-km-journey-across-uk-and-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/817489\/","title":{"rendered":"British runner sets Guinness World Record after 5,000-km journey across UK and Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

London, Oct. 29 (SANA) British runner <\/a>Esmee Gummer <\/a>has set a Guinness World Record<\/a> after completing a 5,000-kilometer journey across the United Kingdom<\/a> and Ireland in 99 days, organizing 76 running clubs along the way to promote inclusive physical activity.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old achieved the record through her \u201cThe Nations 5K\u201d initiative, which began on June 27 and ended in London on October 3, Guinness World Records said in a report published Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Gummer organized free five-kilometer runs in cities across the two countries, welcoming experienced runners, beginners and wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

She deliberately finished last at each event to encourage participants to focus on completing the distance rather than their speed or finishing position.<\/p>\n

The initiative also raised funds for spinal cord injury research and mental health causes.<\/p>\n

Gummer\u2019s achievement follows a remarkable recovery from paralysis at the age of 18, when complications from surgery left her unable to move her legs.<\/p>\n

Doctors initially warned that she might never walk again, but she eventually regained her ability to walk, dance and run.<\/p>\n

She went on to take part in long-distance endurance challenges before completing her latest journey, which brought together thousands of participants in support of accessible exercise.<\/p>\n

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